agilely
Definition
Adverb: * In a manner that is agile; characterized by quick, light, and easy movement or thought. It describes performing an action with nimbleness, dexterity, and grace.
Usage
The adverb "agilely" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It emphasizes efficiency, lightness, and lack of clumsiness in physical movement or, by extension, in mental processes.
Examples
- The cat agilely jumped from the fence to the windowsill.
- She agilely navigated through the crowded market.
- The programmer agilely adapted the code to meet the new requirements.
- He moved agilely for a man of his size.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: While primarily physical, "agilely" can describe quick and adaptable mental processes.
- The debate team agilely responded to their opponent's arguments.
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: "more agilely", "most agilely".
- Of all the dancers, she moved most agilely.
Variants and Related Words
- Agile (adjective): Able to move quickly and easily; able to think and understand quickly.
- An agile gymnast. An agile mind.
- Agility (noun): The quality of being agile; nimbleness.
- The course tests a dog's speed and agility.
Synonyms
- Nimbly: With quick, light, and easy movement.
- Dexterously: With skill in using the hands or body.
- Lithely: In a flexible and graceful manner.
- Briskly: In an active, quick, or energetic way.
Antonyms
- Clumsily: In an awkward or careless way.
- Heavily: With a lot of weight or force; slowly and with effort.
- Sluggishly: In a slow, lazy, or inactive manner.
Adverb
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in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
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nimbly scaling an iron gate- Charles Dickens
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leaped agilely from roof to roof
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